Farmhouse Granny Square

"Don't let the single color fool you, this pattern packs serious visual punch. The confident beginner Farmhouse Granny Square works up in five rounds to produce a finished square of approximately 6 inches, using worsted weight yarn on a 5.5mm hook. Gauge is flexible depending on your materials. The pattern uses standard U.S. crochet terms: double crochet, chain, slip stitch, and a cluster stitch, which is a double crochet two together. Full instructions for the cluster stitch are included in the pattern. Construction begins with a chain-four ring and builds outward in the round, with the work turned at the start of each round. Working in a single color lets the textural contrast between cluster stitches and double crochets take center stage, producing a striking X motif at the center of every square. Rounds one and two establish the motif, and round three is simply repeated until the square reaches your desired size. You'll need one color of yarn, a hook, and scissors. Light blocking at the end, with attention to the corner chain-two spaces, helps the finished square hold its shape beautifully. Join multiple squares and watch the X details link up to create bold secondary patterns across the fabric, making this an especially rewarding choice for blankets and samplers."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Finished Size5"